좌식

Korean

Pronunciation

• (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA^(key): [ˈt͡ɕwa̠(ː)ɕʰik̚]
• Phonetic hangul: [좌(ː)식]
  • Though still prescribed in Standard Korean, most speakers in both Koreas no longer distinguish vowel length.

Romanizations
Revised Romanization?	jwasik
Revised Romanization (translit.)?	jwasig
McCune–Reischauer?	chwasik
Yale Romanization?	cwāsik

Etymology 1

Sino-Korean word from 坐式.

Noun

좌식 • (jwasik) (hanja 坐式)

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   한국은 바닥에 앉아서 생활하는 좌식 문화가 발달했습니다.

   Han'gugeun badage anjaseo saenghwalhaneun jwasik munhwaga baldalhaetseumnida.

   Koreans have traditionally conducted a life on the floor, and sitting on the floor has become a significant part of the Korean culture

Etymology 2

Sino-Korean word from 坐食.

Noun

좌식 • (jwasik) (hanja 坐食)

1. living in idleness